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On May 15, United Airlines plans to mark the 80th anniversary of its first flight with flight attendants.

Those first stewardesses, led by registered nurse Ellen Church, cared for the 14 passengers on a Boeing 80A during the 20-hour flight, with 13 stops, from Oakland/San Francisco to Chicago.

This May 15, a Boeing 767 will make a 4-hour nonstop journey with nearly 240 customers.

“On this honorary flight, United flight attendants will be invited to wear vintage uniforms that represent different eras of flight and provide a timeline of glamour and style leading up to 2011, when all United customer-facing employees will dress in new uniforms created by fashion designer Cynthia Rowley,” the company said in a news release. It didn’t say anything about bringing back complimentary meals.

“United’s flight attendants are proud professionals who for generations have cared for our customers’ safety and comfort,” Alexandria Marren, United’s senior vice president of onboard service, said in the release. “Our flight attendants deliver a safe, pleasant travel experience for millions of customers every year, and we want to take the time to thank those who have proudly earned their United wings.”

Kim McClellan, a United flight attendant since 1991, said: “I am proud to wear my United wings that represent our profession and the great service we provide our customers.”

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